The usual adult dose is 500mg two to four times a day or 1 gram (4 x 250mg or 2 x 500mg) twice a day.

(If prescribed for a CHILD, make sure the capsules are taken as the label says) .

• How to take your capsules

Swallow each capsule whole with a drink of water.

• What to do if you miss a dose

If you forget to take a dose, take another as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.

• What to do if you take too many capsules

It is important to stick to the dose on the label of your medicine. Taking more than this dose is unlikely to be dangerous unless many capsules are taken all at once. In that case, don't delay; ask your doctor what to do or contact your nearest hospital emergency department.

• After starting to take your capsules

BE SURE TO TAKE THE CAPSULES UNTIL THEY HAVE ALL GONE. DON'T JUST STOP BECAUSE YOU FEEL BETTER; THE MEDICINE MAY NOT HAVE KILLED ALL THE GERMS AND YOU MAY START TO FEEL UNWELL AGAIN.

Most people find taking these capsules causes them no problems. As with all medicines, a few people may find they have side effects. If you have any blood tests, remind your doctor you are taking Ceporex capsules.

• Side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause unwanted effects. Most people taking this medicine find it causes no problems. As with other antibiotics, some people find they have an allergy to it and, during treatment, it can cause changes to the results of blood tests.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Sudden wheeziness and tightness of chest

Swelling of eyelids, face or lips

Skin lumps or hives

Skin rash (red spots)

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)

Diarrhoea

If you feel unwell or have any unusual discomfort you don't understand, tell the doctor as soon as possible.

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The active ingredient cephalexin 250mg or 500mg or 1 gram

Other ingredients include magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose erythrosine (E127), indigotine (E132) and titanium dioxide (E171)